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as in to revive
to bring back to a former condition or vigor
she hopes to resuscitate the currently defunct charity organization
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as in to resurrect
to bring back to life, practice, or activity
people trying to resuscitate some old theories that the assassination was really an act of conspiracy
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Recent Examples of resuscitate
God bless Rian Johnson for doing that, and resuscitating that whole genre.
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Max Gao, Variety, 23 Mar. 2025
Attempts to resuscitate the man were unsuccessful and he was declared dead at the scene, according to the statement.
—Jack Guy, CNN Money, 14 Apr. 2025
The team recovered all four individuals from the debris; attempts to resuscitate the three men were unsuccessful.
—Sierra Shafer, Outside Online, 30 Mar. 2025
Medics resuscitated Martinez and took him to Woodhull Hospital, but he was pronounced dead on arrival at 8:30 a.m.
—Kerry Burke, New York Daily News, 18 Mar. 2025
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Max Gao, Variety, 23 Mar. 2025
Attempts to resuscitate the man were unsuccessful and he was declared dead at the scene, according to the statement.
—Jack Guy, CNN Money, 14 Apr. 2025
The team recovered all four individuals from the debris; attempts to resuscitate the three men were unsuccessful.
—Sierra Shafer, Outside Online, 30 Mar. 2025
Medics resuscitated Martinez and took him to Woodhull Hospital, but he was pronounced dead on arrival at 8:30 a.m.
—Kerry Burke, New York Daily News, 18 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for resuscitate
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Syria’s oil and gas, raw materials, and manufacturing sectors could be revived, generating revenue for the government and providing livelihoods for many of the country’s citizens.—
Natasha Hall,
Foreign Affairs,
27 May 2025
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Ultimately, 1970 was the most exuberant model year for the breed of automobiles whose power and tire-smoking, straight-line performance would not be revived by American manufacturers for more than four decades.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
27 May 2025
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Bo died in a 2016 plot, but (in true soap opera fashion) was later resurrected.—
Victoria Edel,
People.com,
26 May 2025
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Lost Generation and The Cadavers Cafe Nine, 250 State St., New Haven Two legendary New Haven punk bands from the thriving Connecticut music scene of the late 1970s or early ‘80s have resurrected themselves and team up for a night that’s more about vitality than nostalgia.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
24 May 2025
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Amidst this colorful history, how will Piccioli restore the brand to a traditional European design house after Demna Gvasalia’s experimental years, which brought pop culture and streetwear into the high fashion brand’s luxury ethos?—
Nadja Sayej,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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The four-floor building incorporates Washington, DC’s oldest synagogue, with the 146-year-old historic brick synagogue moved and restored to sit alongside the modern museum building at the corner of 3rd and F Streets NW.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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That renown may further expand during the East finals, when his Pacers renew their rivalry with the Knicks in front of a national audience.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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The Sacramento City Unified School District board voted 6-0 to allow St. Hope Public School 7 and Sacramento Charter High School to renew their charters.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
21 May 2025
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Keep reading to find must-haves to refresh your travel arsenal, with prices starting as low as $5.—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
29 May 2025
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So, to be able to refresh our memories about the advocacy work that he's done and the positions that he's taken, not just for the Asian American community, but for the theatrical community, was really an honor.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
28 May 2025
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“Resuscitate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resuscitate. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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